Triumph or Elation

[txtara]

Thoughts?

[zzupschuck]

The Triumph is bigger, and has the outdoor movie screen. It would definitely be my choice.

[firefly333]

I think there is a recent thread asking the same thing with lots of good points for either.

 

Im on Triumph MONDAY :)

 

I did Elation twice last year, my 5th time on Triumph. I prefer Galveston, so Triumph is worth paying a little extra, but not more than $100 extra or so. Hotels are more expensive as is parking in NOLA so I count overall cost when picking.

[conchead]

Thoughts?

 

We've been on both and liked both.

Yeah, Triumph is bigger, but I like the size of the Elation and

the layout better.

Not many balconies on the Elation compared to the Triumph...so that

could make a difference if you were wanting a balcony.

Well, actually ALL the balconies on the Elation are suites to be more accurate.

 

Both ships are about the same age. With the Triumph being a year newer.

 

Honestly, it wouldn't matter to me. I had no real complaints about either.

 

In my mind, I always compare them to the Fantasy, which was my first cruise

I loved it and nothing has lived up to that cruise.

and you know what they always say about your "first time"

[BeeBeeCee]

We went on the Triumph twice and the Elation once. I like the Triumph...it has larger OV rooms which also has a sofa....;)

[h_blond2]

I've never been on the Triumph, but I have been on the Elation twice and I love it!

[chill6x6]

I've been on both and I vote for the Triumph all the way! Love the big screen and the corresponding seating/lounging/sunning areas! As stated...many more balcony cabins. In fact a spa balcony is my favorite cabin so far(we had cabin 1115). Honestly...only about 6 steps and you're OUTSIDE! I also liked the buffet arrangement and the New World pool/bar area. Overall the Triumph is a nicer/newer ship.

[Stacy_C]

I've sailed the Elation twice and the Triumph twice. I definitely like both, but like Triumph a bit more. I like the big screen outside, the availability of balcony rooms and it just feels "grander" to me. Can't go wrong with either ship, though.

[WeatherGeek]

I've been on the Triumph once and the Elation twice. Both ships have their pros and cons. If I could take what I love about both ships and put them together I'd have my favorite cruise ship ever :) I liked our stateroom for 3 better on the Triumph. I liked the lido deck food areas better on the Elation. I liked that the Triumph had the outdoor movie screen. I liked Camp Carnival better on the Triumph. I like the promenade deck on the Elation better. I think the Elation is just a better looking ship in the inside common areas.

 

Tough choice. In the end, I think either way you go would be good.

[CWcruisers]

I am a balcony snob so the Triumph would be the winner for me. The only thing I did not like about the Triumph is the lack of refrigeratorsi in the cabins, like the Fantasy class ships. Every now and then, I like to raid the mini bar.

[Grits53]

With no hesitation, Triumph all the way!! I have not been on Elation, but I have been on 2 of her sister ships, and I will never cruise on a Fantasy class ship again. I love the Triumph. She is a beautiful ship with great production shows and crew.

[txtara]

Thanks for all the input....Galveston is 3 hours closer to me so I think it is going to be the Triumph!